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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 585.90 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 585.90 and 258.80 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 585.90 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/585.90 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 585.90 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 151,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,630.92/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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